Podcasts about science diplomacy

In dieser Folge steht das Thema »Künstliche Unitelligenz« im Mittelpunkt – ein Begriff, der aus einem Artikel aus dem Spectator stammt: Britain has become a pioneer in Artificial Unintelligence. Was genau verbirgt sich hinter dieser Idee? »Artificial Unintelligence is the means by which people of perfectly adequate natural intelligence are transformed by policies, procedures and protocols into animate but inflexible cogs. They speak and behave, but do not think or decide.« Wie werden aus Menschen mit natürlicher Intelligenz bloß unflexible Rädchen? Wir reflektieren die zunehmende Strukturierung und Standardisierung in Organisationen, um mit wachsender gesellschaftlicher Komplexität umgehen zu können. Ein Ausgangspunkt der Episode ist die Frage, warum wir in immer mehr Organisationen eine strukturelle und individuelle Inkompetenz erleben? Ein Zitat aus dem genannten Artikel fasst es treffend zusammen:  »‘I didn't find anything in common in these cases,' I said, ‘except the stupidity of your staff. I expected him to get angry, but he maintained a Buddha-like calm. ‘Oh, I know,' he replied, ‘but that is the standard expected now.'« Wie konnte es so weit kommen? Liegt es an der Industrialisierung, die laut Dan Davies in The Unaccountability Machine besagt:  »A very important consequence of industrialisation is that it breaks the connection between the worker and the product.« Oder hat es damit zu tun, wie wir mit Überwältungung durch Information umgehen. »When people are overwhelmed by information, they always react in the same way – by building systems.« Sind Menschen, die individuell denken, in solchen Systemen eher hinderlich als hilfreich? Doch was passiert, wenn komplexe Probleme auftreten, die Flexibilität und Kreativität erfordern? Sind unsere Organisationen überhaupt noch in der Lage, mit unerwarteten Situationen umzugehen, oder arbeiten sie nur noch »maschinenhaft« nach Vorgaben – und das mit einem Maschinenverständnis des 19. Jahrhunderts? Ist die Stagnation, die wir seit Jahrzehnten spüren, ein Symptom dieses Systemversagens? Und wie hängt das mit der sogenannten »Unaccountability Machine« zusammen, die Davies beschreibt und die man im Deutschen vielleicht als »Verantwortungslosigkeits-Maschine« bezeichnen könnte? Kann es sogar sein, dass manche Strukturen bewusst als »self-organising control fraud« gestaltet sind? Ein weiteres damit verbundenes Thema ist: Wie beeinflussen moderne Prognose-Tools wie Recommender Systems unser Verhalten? Dienen sie wirklich dazu, bessere Entscheidungen zu ermöglichen, oder machen sie uns hauptsächlich vorhersagbarer? »Menschen, die dies und jedes gekauft/gesehen haben, haben auch dies gekauft/gesehen« – ist das noch Prognose oder schon Formung des Geschmacks? Und was ist mit wissenschaftlichen Modellen komplexer Systeme, die oft relativ beliebige Ergebnisse liefern? Formen sie nicht auch die Meinung von Wissenschaftlern, Politikern und der Gesellschaft – etwa durch die überall beobachtbare schlichte Medienberichterstattung?  Bleibt außerdem der Mensch wirklich »in the loop«, wie oft behauptet wird, oder ist er längst ein »artificial unintelligent man in the loop«, der Empfehlungen des Systems kaum hinterfragen kann? Die Episode wirft auch einen kritischen Blick auf naive Ideologien wie das »Scientific World Management« von Alfred Korzybski, der schrieb:  „it will give a scientific foundation to Political Economy and transform so-called ‘scientific shop management' into genuine ‘scientific world management.'“  War dieser Wunsch nach dem Ersten Weltkrieg verständlich, aber letztlich völlig missgeleitet? Und warum erleben wir heute eine Wiederkehr des naiven Szientismus, der glaubt, »die Wissenschaft« liefere objektive Antworten? Wie hängen solche Ideen mit Phänomenen wie »Science Diplomacy« zusammen? Die zentrale Frage der Episode lautet: Wie erreicht man, dass Menschen in Verantwortung korrekt im Sinne des definierten Zwecks der Organisation entscheiden? Doch was ist überhaupt der Zweck eines Systems? Stafford Beer sagt:  »The purpose of a system is what it does.« Stimmt der definierte Zweck – etwa Gesundheit im Gesundheitssystem – noch mit der Realität überein? Warum entscheiden Ärzte oft defensiv im eigenen Interesse statt im Interesse der Patienten? Und wie überträgt sich dieses Verhalten auf andere Organisationen – von Ministerien bis hin zur Wissenschaft? Davies beschreibt das ab Beispiel des akademischen Publikationswesens so:  „A not-wholly-unfair analysis of academic publishing would be that it is an industry in which academics compete against one another for the privilege of providing free labour for a profitmaking company, which then sells the results back to them at monopoly prices.“  Und weiter:  „The truly valuable output of the academic publishing industry is not journals, but citations.“  Was ist aus der Idee geworden, dass die Generierung von neuem und relevantem Wissen die Aufgabe von Wissenschaft, Förderung und Publikationswesen ist? Zum Abschluss stelle ich die Frage: Wie können Systeme so gestaltet werden, dass Verantwortung wieder übernommen wird? Wie balanciert man die Zuordnung von Konsequenzen mit der Möglichkeit, ehrlich zu scheitern – ohne Innovation zu ersticken? Und was sind »Luxury Beliefs« – jene modischen Ideen elitärer Kreise, die sie selbst nicht tragen müssen, während sie für andere zur existenziellen Bedrohung werden?  Die Episode endet so mit einem Aufruf zur Diskussion: Wie lösen wir diesen Spagat zwischen Verantwortung und Risiko in einer immer komplexeren Welt? Referenzen Andere Episoden Episode 119: Spy vs Spy: Über künstlicher Intelligenz und anderen Agenten Episode 118: Science and Decision Making under Uncertainty, A Conversation with Prof. John Ioannidis Episode 117: Der humpelnde Staat, ein Gespräch mit Prof. Christoph Kletzer Episode 116: Science and Politics, A Conversation with Prof. Jessica Weinkle Episode 106: Wissenschaft als Ersatzreligion? Ein Gespräch mit  Manfred Glauninger Episode 103: Schwarze Schwäne in Extremistan; die Welt des Nassim Taleb, ein Gespräch mit Ralph Zlabinger Episode 93: Covid. Die unerklärliche Stille nach dem Sturm. Ein Gespräch mit Jan David Zimmermann Episode 91: Die Heidi-Klum-Universität, ein Gespräch mit Prof. Ehrmann und Prof. Sommer Episode 84: (Epistemische) Krisen? Ein Gespräch mit Jan David Zimmermann Fachliche Referenzen Britain has become a pioneer in Artificial Unintelligence | The Spectator (2025) Davies, Dan. The Unaccountability Machine: Why Big Systems Make Terrible Decisions - and How The World Lost its Mind, Profile Books (2024) Alfred Korzybski, Manhood of Humanity (1921) Jessica Weinkle, What is Science Diplomacy (2025) Nassim Taleb, Skin in the Game, Penguin (2018) Rob Henderson, 'Luxury beliefs' are latest status symbol for rich Americans, New York Post (2019) Lorraine Daston, Rules, Princeton Univ. Press (2023)  

In this episode, we reflect on the 20th anniversary of the Arctic Climate Impact Assessment. This landmark report, created through the collaboration of scientists, experts, and Indigenous representatives, remains to this day the most comprehensive, multidisciplinary analysis of climate change in the Arctic, examining its far-reaching impacts on ecosystems, communities, and the planet as a whole.Our panelists include:Ambassador David Balton: Executive Director of the Arctic Executive Steering Committee at the White House's Office of Science & Technology Policy, and former Senior Fellow at the Wilson Center's Polar Institute.Morten Høglund: Chair of the Senior Arctic Officials at the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.Herb Nakimayak: Vice President of the Inuit Circumpolar Council Canada, and Executive Council Member of the Inuit Circumpolar Council International.Petteri Taalas: Director General of the Finnish Meteorological Institute.Gunn-Britt Retter: Head of the Arctic and Environmental Unit at the Saami Council.The discussion is introduced by Mike Sfraga, U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for Arctic Affairs and Former Chair of the U.S. Arctic Research Commission, and moderated by Heidi Sevestre, Deputy Secretary at AMAP - the Arctic Monitoring and Assessment Programme.This panel originally took place at the 2024 Arctic Circle Assembly.Arctic Circle is the largest network of international dialogue and cooperation on the future of the Arctic. It is an open democratic platform with participation from governments, organizations, corporations, universities, think tanks, environmental associations, Indigenous communities, concerned citizens, and others interested in the development of the Arctic and its consequences for the future of the globe. It is a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization. Learn more about Arctic Circle at www.ArcticCircle.org or contact us at secretariat@arcticcircle.orgTWITTER:@_Arctic_CircleFACEBOOK:The Arctic CircleINSTAGRAM:arctic_circle_org

In this episode, Maria Varteressian, State Secretary at the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, advocates for the irreplaceable role of the Arctic Council in promoting regional cooperation amid climate change and geopolitical tensions, emphasizing its function as the only forum representing the shared interests and concerns of Arctic communities.This speech was originally delivered at the 2024 Arctic Circle Assembly.Arctic Circle is the largest network of international dialogue and cooperation on the future of the Arctic. It is an open democratic platform with participation from governments, organizations, corporations, universities, think tanks, environmental associations, Indigenous communities, concerned citizens, and others interested in the development of the Arctic and its consequences for the future of the globe. It is a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization. Learn more about Arctic Circle at www.ArcticCircle.org or contact us at secretariat@arcticcircle.orgTWITTER:@_Arctic_CircleFACEBOOK:The Arctic CircleINSTAGRAM:arctic_circle_org

In this episode we listen to five experts discuss Arctic Science Diplomacy.Panelists are:Mark Myers, Director, US Geological Survey; Commissioner, U.S. Arctic Research Commission Victoria Qutuuq Bushman, Environment and Climate Advisor, Inuit Circumpolar Council; Indigenous Fellow, International Arctic Science Committee (IASC)Melody Brown Burkins, Director, Arctic Center, Dartmouth College, USA Henry Burgess, President, International Arctic Science Committee (IASC); Head, NERC Arctic Office, United Kingdom Rachel Tiller, Chief Scientist, SINTEF Ocean, NorwayThe panel is moderated by Corine Wood-Donnelly, Associate Professor of International Relations and the High North, Nord University, Norway; Uppsala University, SwedenThis event originally took place at the 2023 Arctic Circle Assembly.

Could geopolitical tensions around the Red Sea affect research into the region's heat-resistant super corals? Also on the program, what an ocean that used to lie under the Himalayas can tell us about evolution, the fruit chat continues with the latest chapter in the bananadine saga, and how looking to the past could help create the shipping of the future.

Today's global problems call for evidence-backed solutions, yet there's often a disconnect between science and policy. We explore how science diplomacy can lead change, whether in conflict prevention or addressing common challenges.

After Russia invaded Ukraine, hundreds of scientists fled the country and hundreds more remained behind. Those scientists who stayed are trying to continue their research and engage with the global scientific community under often difficult circumstances, with the ultimate goal of being able to help rebuild Ukraine when the war ends.  Since the early days of the war, Vaughan Turekian, the director of the Policy and Global Affairs Division of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, has been leading efforts to support Ukrainian scientists and their research, enlisting the help of international science academies and philanthropic partners. Turekian has spent much of his career in science diplomacy. Before joining the Academies, he served as the fifth science and technology advisor to US Secretary of State John Kerry and was also the founding director of the Center for Science Diplomacy at the American Association for the Advancement of Science.  In this episode, recorded on October 5, Turekian joins host Molly Galvin to discuss efforts to support Ukrainian scientists and why such efforts are important for the future of Ukraine.  Resources National Academies, “Supporting Ukraine's Scientists, Engineers, and Health Care Workers.” Interview with the president of the Polish Academy of Sciences, Jerzy Duszyński, “What I'm Mostly Afraid of Is That There Will Be Two Sciences—Democratic Science and Autocratic Science,” (Issues, Summer 2022). Daniel Armanios, Jonas Skovrup Christensen, and Andriy Tymoshenko, “What Ukraine can Teach the World About Resilience and Civil Engineering” (Issues, Fall 2023).

On this episode, Nate is joined by climate scientist and policy ambassador Sir David King to unpack the current situation regarding Earth's climate system and human response (or lack thereof) to the accelerating heating of the atmosphere. While there are many uncertainties this field still grapples with, the fundamentals of the rising average global temperature as a response to increasing man-made greenhouse emissions are widely recognized by the global scientific community. Yet - especially in the United States - climate change remains a contentious issue, making it an even tougher political topic with no easy solutions. What is the basic science behind our understanding of the atmosphere?  Will we resort to geoengineering to avert the worst climate outcomes - and which plans look the most promising? What are the implications of global heating for the coming decades and beyond? About Sir. David King Sir David King is an Emeritus Professor of Physical Chemistry at the University of Cambridge. He is the Chair of the Climate Crisis Advisory Group, Founder of the Centre for Climate Repair at Cambridge, and an Affiliate Partner of SYSTEMIQ Limited. He was the UK Government Chief Scientific Adviser from 2000-2007 and the Foreign Secretary's Special Representative on Climate Change from 2013-2017. He also spearheaded a collaborative program called Mission Innovation, which involved 25 countries and the EU to create a publicly funded £23bn pa research and development international exercise aimed at delivering all technologies needed to complete the transition into a fossil-fuel-free world economy. He has been a Fellow of the Royal Society since 1991 and a Foreign Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences since 2002. Sir Dave was knighted in 2003 and made "Officier dans l'ordre national de la Légion d'Honneur" in 2009. Recently, he was also named The American Association for the Advancement of Science 2022 Hamburg Awardee for Science Diplomacy. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/u7jETRJrkmk  Show Notes & Links to Learn More: https://www.thegreatsimplification.com/episode/95-sir-david-king 

This episode features James Borton and Rodger Baker, the co-authors of the South China Sea Maritime Survey, a survey that aims to “underscore the urgency to examine the benefits and prospects of science-led initiatives in light of the unfolding climate and ecological changes occurring in the region (Source: RANE Marcom blog).”James Borton is a Senior Fellow at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) Foreign Policy Institute. He is also an independent environmental policy writer and former foreign correspondent for The Washington Times, based in Hong Kong. He contributes regularly to Asia Sentinel, Asia Times, East Asia Forum, Geopolitical Monitor, Nikkei Asian Review, The South China Morning Post, Project Syndicate, and World Politics Review. He was a past National Endowment Humanities Fellow at Yale University. He has been a non-resident fellow at the Stimson Center and Tufts University Science Diplomacy Center and has participated in numerous South China Sea conferences. He also co-founded the Mekong Environment Forum in Can Tho, Vietnam. His latest book, Dispatches from the South China Sea: Navigating to Common Ground, was published in 2021. He has a B.A. and an M.A. with honors in American Studies from the University of Maryland.Rodger Baker is the executive director of the Stratfor Center for Applied Geopolitics at RANE, a global center of excellence for geopolitical intelligence and analysis. Baker is one of the world's leading experts on North Korea and has dedicated extended periods of time living and working in and around the Korean Peninsula. His core emphasis is the multidisciplinary approach to geopolitics and the evolution of international relations to develop mid-and long-term forecasts to assist companies, governments, and other globally engaged organizations make informed decisions. Baker holds a master's degree in military history from Norwich University, the oldest private military university in the United States. He has studied and worked in South Korea and graduated with honors from Southampton College, Long Island University. Mr. Borton and Mr. Baker speak to Amelie about the underlying environmental factors involved in the South China Sea, and the necessity for science diplomacy and cooperation in the contested area.Support the show

Next week is Science Diplomacy Week here in Geneva and therefore this week's episode of What Matters Today will focus on the topic of Science Diplomacy. We will highlight what Science Diplomacy is and discuss the problems it's trying to solve. We will also talk about how the war in Ukraine is impacting Science Diplomacy. Our guest today is Niccolo Iorno. Niccolo is a biotechnologist with an MBA from the Collège des Ingénieurs, a “grande École” based in Paris. He currently works at the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, where he deals with various aspects related to Science in and for Diplomacy. And Since 2021, Niccolo serves as Chair of the Foreign Ministries Science and Technology Advisors Network. In this episode, Niccolo is interviewed by Dr Jérôme Duberry, who is the managing director of the Tech Hub here at the Geneva Graduate Institute, and is also an academic advisor for the Institutes Executive Education Programme. Just a quick word about the Tech Hub, it's transdisciplinary initiative that supports all departments and research centers here at the Institute. The Tech Hub's activities revolve around two main objectives: 1. Supporting research, teaching, and dialogue on and with digital technologies at the Institute. 2. Expressing our own voice on technologies To find out more about the Tech Hub, visit our website at graduateinstitute.ch/tech-hub To find out more about about Science Diplomacy Week, be sure the visit graduateinstitute.ch/events

In this episode we listen to three experts discuss various aspects of Science Diplomacy in the Arctic and in the Himalaya Third Pole Region.The Experts are:Eyjólfur Guðmundsson, Rector, University of Akureyri, IcelandMarc Lanteigne, Associate Professor, UiT The Arctic University of NorwayRasmus Gjedssø Bertelsen, Nansen Professor, UiT The Arctic University of Norway; University of Akureyri, IcelandThe Panel is followed by a Q&A with the audience moderated by Rasmus Gjedssø Bertelsen.This event originally took place at the 2023 Arctic Circle Abu Dhabi Forum.

During the early decades of the Cold War, the People's Republic of China remained far outside mainstream international science — right?  Gordon Barrett's new book, China's Cold War Science Diplomacy (Cambridge University Press, 2022), counters this straightforward narrative and shows a very different side of China's engagement with the outside world during this period. Barrett shows how scientists became crucial interlocutors for the early PRC, engaging in international and cross-bloc organizations, conferences, and networks. In China's Cold War Science Diplomacy we follow scientists as they travel to international meetings, advocate for China's position in international organizations, and correspond with collaborators and peers abroad. Overall, by piecing together a wide range of archival and published materials, Barrett shows how scientists developed transnational networks and interacted closely with overseas counterparts in ways that anticipated and lay the groundwork for China's emergence as a science and technology powerhouse. Meticulously researched and carefully written, this book is sure to be of interest to those interested in modern Chinese history, science and technology, the Cold War period, and the role that scientists can play in diplomacy and diplomatic work.   Sarah Bramao-Ramos is a PhD candidate in History and East Asian Languages at Harvard. She works on Manchu language books and is interested in anything with a kesike. She can be reached at sbramaoramos@g.harvard.edu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

During the early decades of the Cold War, the People's Republic of China remained far outside mainstream international science — right?  Gordon Barrett's new book, China's Cold War Science Diplomacy (Cambridge University Press, 2022), counters this straightforward narrative and shows a very different side of China's engagement with the outside world during this period. Barrett shows how scientists became crucial interlocutors for the early PRC, engaging in international and cross-bloc organizations, conferences, and networks. In China's Cold War Science Diplomacy we follow scientists as they travel to international meetings, advocate for China's position in international organizations, and correspond with collaborators and peers abroad. Overall, by piecing together a wide range of archival and published materials, Barrett shows how scientists developed transnational networks and interacted closely with overseas counterparts in ways that anticipated and lay the groundwork for China's emergence as a science and technology powerhouse. Meticulously researched and carefully written, this book is sure to be of interest to those interested in modern Chinese history, science and technology, the Cold War period, and the role that scientists can play in diplomacy and diplomatic work.   Sarah Bramao-Ramos is a PhD candidate in History and East Asian Languages at Harvard. She works on Manchu language books and is interested in anything with a kesike. She can be reached at sbramaoramos@g.harvard.edu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

During the early decades of the Cold War, the People's Republic of China remained far outside mainstream international science — right?  Gordon Barrett's new book, China's Cold War Science Diplomacy (Cambridge University Press, 2022), counters this straightforward narrative and shows a very different side of China's engagement with the outside world during this period. Barrett shows how scientists became crucial interlocutors for the early PRC, engaging in international and cross-bloc organizations, conferences, and networks. In China's Cold War Science Diplomacy we follow scientists as they travel to international meetings, advocate for China's position in international organizations, and correspond with collaborators and peers abroad. Overall, by piecing together a wide range of archival and published materials, Barrett shows how scientists developed transnational networks and interacted closely with overseas counterparts in ways that anticipated and lay the groundwork for China's emergence as a science and technology powerhouse. Meticulously researched and carefully written, this book is sure to be of interest to those interested in modern Chinese history, science and technology, the Cold War period, and the role that scientists can play in diplomacy and diplomatic work.   Sarah Bramao-Ramos is a PhD candidate in History and East Asian Languages at Harvard. She works on Manchu language books and is interested in anything with a kesike. She can be reached at sbramaoramos@g.harvard.edu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/east-asian-studies

During the early decades of the Cold War, the People's Republic of China remained far outside mainstream international science — right?  Gordon Barrett's new book, China's Cold War Science Diplomacy (Cambridge University Press, 2022), counters this straightforward narrative and shows a very different side of China's engagement with the outside world during this period. Barrett shows how scientists became crucial interlocutors for the early PRC, engaging in international and cross-bloc organizations, conferences, and networks. In China's Cold War Science Diplomacy we follow scientists as they travel to international meetings, advocate for China's position in international organizations, and correspond with collaborators and peers abroad. Overall, by piecing together a wide range of archival and published materials, Barrett shows how scientists developed transnational networks and interacted closely with overseas counterparts in ways that anticipated and lay the groundwork for China's emergence as a science and technology powerhouse. Meticulously researched and carefully written, this book is sure to be of interest to those interested in modern Chinese history, science and technology, the Cold War period, and the role that scientists can play in diplomacy and diplomatic work.   Sarah Bramao-Ramos is a PhD candidate in History and East Asian Languages at Harvard. She works on Manchu language books and is interested in anything with a kesike. She can be reached at sbramaoramos@g.harvard.edu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/chinese-studies

During the early decades of the Cold War, the People's Republic of China remained far outside mainstream international science — right?  Gordon Barrett's new book, China's Cold War Science Diplomacy (Cambridge University Press, 2022), counters this straightforward narrative and shows a very different side of China's engagement with the outside world during this period. Barrett shows how scientists became crucial interlocutors for the early PRC, engaging in international and cross-bloc organizations, conferences, and networks. In China's Cold War Science Diplomacy we follow scientists as they travel to international meetings, advocate for China's position in international organizations, and correspond with collaborators and peers abroad. Overall, by piecing together a wide range of archival and published materials, Barrett shows how scientists developed transnational networks and interacted closely with overseas counterparts in ways that anticipated and lay the groundwork for China's emergence as a science and technology powerhouse. Meticulously researched and carefully written, this book is sure to be of interest to those interested in modern Chinese history, science and technology, the Cold War period, and the role that scientists can play in diplomacy and diplomatic work.   Sarah Bramao-Ramos is a PhD candidate in History and East Asian Languages at Harvard. She works on Manchu language books and is interested in anything with a kesike. She can be reached at sbramaoramos@g.harvard.edu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

During the early decades of the Cold War, the People's Republic of China remained far outside mainstream international science — right?  Gordon Barrett's new book, China's Cold War Science Diplomacy (Cambridge University Press, 2022), counters this straightforward narrative and shows a very different side of China's engagement with the outside world during this period. Barrett shows how scientists became crucial interlocutors for the early PRC, engaging in international and cross-bloc organizations, conferences, and networks. In China's Cold War Science Diplomacy we follow scientists as they travel to international meetings, advocate for China's position in international organizations, and correspond with collaborators and peers abroad. Overall, by piecing together a wide range of archival and published materials, Barrett shows how scientists developed transnational networks and interacted closely with overseas counterparts in ways that anticipated and lay the groundwork for China's emergence as a science and technology powerhouse. Meticulously researched and carefully written, this book is sure to be of interest to those interested in modern Chinese history, science and technology, the Cold War period, and the role that scientists can play in diplomacy and diplomatic work.   Sarah Bramao-Ramos is a PhD candidate in History and East Asian Languages at Harvard. She works on Manchu language books and is interested in anything with a kesike. She can be reached at sbramaoramos@g.harvard.edu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/science-technology-and-society

During the early decades of the Cold War, the People's Republic of China remained far outside mainstream international science — right?  Gordon Barrett's new book, China's Cold War Science Diplomacy (Cambridge University Press, 2022), counters this straightforward narrative and shows a very different side of China's engagement with the outside world during this period. Barrett shows how scientists became crucial interlocutors for the early PRC, engaging in international and cross-bloc organizations, conferences, and networks. In China's Cold War Science Diplomacy we follow scientists as they travel to international meetings, advocate for China's position in international organizations, and correspond with collaborators and peers abroad. Overall, by piecing together a wide range of archival and published materials, Barrett shows how scientists developed transnational networks and interacted closely with overseas counterparts in ways that anticipated and lay the groundwork for China's emergence as a science and technology powerhouse. Meticulously researched and carefully written, this book is sure to be of interest to those interested in modern Chinese history, science and technology, the Cold War period, and the role that scientists can play in diplomacy and diplomatic work.   Sarah Bramao-Ramos is a PhD candidate in History and East Asian Languages at Harvard. She works on Manchu language books and is interested in anything with a kesike. She can be reached at sbramaoramos@g.harvard.edu.

During the early decades of the Cold War, the People's Republic of China remained far outside mainstream international science — right?  Gordon Barrett's new book, China's Cold War Science Diplomacy (Cambridge University Press, 2022), counters this straightforward narrative and shows a very different side of China's engagement with the outside world during this period. Barrett shows how scientists became crucial interlocutors for the early PRC, engaging in international and cross-bloc organizations, conferences, and networks. In China's Cold War Science Diplomacy we follow scientists as they travel to international meetings, advocate for China's position in international organizations, and correspond with collaborators and peers abroad. Overall, by piecing together a wide range of archival and published materials, Barrett shows how scientists developed transnational networks and interacted closely with overseas counterparts in ways that anticipated and lay the groundwork for China's emergence as a science and technology powerhouse. Meticulously researched and carefully written, this book is sure to be of interest to those interested in modern Chinese history, science and technology, the Cold War period, and the role that scientists can play in diplomacy and diplomatic work.   Sarah Bramao-Ramos is a PhD candidate in History and East Asian Languages at Harvard. She works on Manchu language books and is interested in anything with a kesike. She can be reached at sbramaoramos@g.harvard.edu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Antarctic Treaty System (ATS) was signed in 1959, and will not be modified until 2048. Climate diplomacy expert Dhanasree Jayaram tells Bertie about the environmental risks that could threaten Antarctica before then, including illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, militarisation, bioprospecting, increased tourism, and resource extraction. Dr. Jayaram is Assistant Professor at the Department of Geopolitics and International Relations, and Co-Coordinator of the Centre for Climate Studies, in Manipal Academy of Higher Education, and an Alexander von Humboldt Foundation International Climate Protection Fellow. Further reading: In 30 years the Antarctic Treaty becomes modifiable, and the fate of a continent could hang in the balance, The Conversation By Dr. Jayaram:'Geopolitics, Environmental Change and Antarctic Governance: A Region in Need of a Transformative Approach to Science Diplomacy', Assessing the Antarctic Environment from a Climate Change Perspective'Geopolitical and geoeconomic implications of climate change in the Arctic region: the future of contestation and cooperation', Understanding Present and Past Arctic Environments 'Geopolitics, Science and Climate Diplomacy in the Indo-Pacific: An Assessment', Science Diplomacy ReviewClimate Diplomacy and Emerging Economies: India as a Case StudyClick here to visit The Future Unrefined, our curated collection of articles and podcasts on raw materials and extraction. Find more podcasts and articles at www.landclimate.org

In our final fifth episode we explore the importance of informal and non-governmental channels in maintaining and building international scientific collaborations, the role of informal diplomatic channels such as science and culture in building and maintaining peace, the realities of science diplomacy in practice and the importance of ordinary scientists in fostering scientific collaboration.

Anglo American's big nuGen hydrogen-powered truck is currently functioning “akin in operation and cost to its diesel counterpart”, says Anglo American market development principal Fahmida Smith. The global mining company in May unveiled its nuGen truck, with a 2 MW hybrid battery/hydrogen fuel-cell powerplant replacing the diesel engine. The truck, a prototype of what is the world's largest hydrogen-powered mine-haul truck, was designed by Anglo American and US company First Mode. The vehicle, which is being tested at the Mogalakwena platinum mine, in Limpopo, weighs 220 t, with a load capacity of 290 t, giving it a total weight of 510 t. Smith says roughly 80% of Anglo American's carbon dioxide emissions come from diesel use, with mining haul trucks, in turn, responsible for most of these emissions. “One of these trucks use 900 000 l of diesel a year. That presented a key opportunity for us to decarbonise.” Smith says global truck manufacturers told the mining group that there “was no way” it was possible to decarbonise a truck of that size. This prompted Anglo American to tackle the development in-house. Smith says the group is continuing the monitor and test the vehicle's performance. The fuel-cell truck is, however, only one of four hydrogen projects the company is pursuing. Anglo American is also working with a number of partners, such as Bambili Energy, Sasol and TotalEnergies, to create the country's first hydrogen corridor, with a focus on logistics – trucks and buses that use hydrogen. “That is then three projects. A fourth one is to develop, with Bambili, fuel cells for stationary applications – in particular, buildings and offices.” Bambili Energy CEO Zanele Mbatha says she believes South Africa will have fuel-cell trucks on the road “by 2024, 2025”. From Grey to Green Sasol is currently one of the largest producers of grey hydrogen in the world, says Sasol hydrogen programme management head Rilet Davison. “We've got that experience. We know how to handle the product. We know how to produce the product and how to convert the product.” Davison says this gives Sasol a strategic advantage in that it can use its existing assets in Secunda and Sasolburg to produce sustainable products such as green hydrogen. Green hydrogen is generated by renewable energy, or from low-carbon power. Green hydrogen has significantly lower carbon emissions than grey hydrogen, which is produced by steam reforming of natural gas, which currently makes up the bulk of the hydrogen market. Green hydrogen is, however, still much more expensive to produce than grey hydrogen. One of the projects Sasol is targeting is to convert its Sasolburg operation to green hydrogen in a number of ways. “We recently announced our collaboration with ArcelorMittal South Africa from a [green] steel manufacturing and application point of view,” says Davison. “A key demonstration we want to do for Sasolburg and the Vaal Triangle is to look at three different things. We already have an electrolyser – we are in the process of completing that, with the first production scheduled towards the end of 2023. “Now the output of that electrolyser will be used in demonstration projects to incubate local demand and supply, and to supply the green hydrogen to offtakers.” “For Secunda, where we currently produce synthetic aviation fuels, we have the opportunity to convert from grey to green hydrogen,” notes Davison. “We have the synthetic fuels, but, in future, we'll have sustainable aviation fuels.” Davison says Sasol already has a demonstration project, through a consortium, working towards production of 50 000 t/y. “If we can ramp that up in the future, OR Tambo [International Airport] can become a sustainable aviation hub.” Smith, Mbatha and Davison spoke at the Science Diplomacy for Economic Development (Hydrogen Economy) workshop in Cape Town.

Anglo American's big nuGen hydrogen-powered truck is currently functioning “akin in operation and cost to its diesel counterpart”, says Anglo American market development principal Fahmida Smith. The global mining company in May unveiled its nuGen truck, with a 2 MW hybrid battery/hydrogen fuel-cell powerplant replacing the diesel engine. The truck, a prototype of what is the world's largest hydrogen-powered mine-haul truck, was designed by Anglo American and US company First Mode. The vehicle, which is being tested at the Mogalakwena platinum mine, in Limpopo, weighs 220 t, with a load capacity of 290 t, giving it a total weight of 510 t. Smith says roughly 80% of Anglo American's carbon dioxide emissions come from diesel use, with mining haul trucks, in turn, responsible for most of these emissions. “One of these trucks use 900 000 l of diesel a year. That presented a key opportunity for us to decarbonise.” Smith says global truck manufacturers told the mining group that there “was no way” it was possible to decarbonise a truck of that size. This prompted Anglo American to tackle the development in-house. Smith says the group is continuing the monitor and test the vehicle's performance. The fuel-cell truck is, however, only one of four hydrogen projects the company is pursuing. Anglo American is also working with a number of partners, such as Bambili Energy, Sasol and TotalEnergies, to create the country's first hydrogen corridor, with a focus on logistics – trucks and buses that use hydrogen. “That is then three projects. A fourth one is to develop, with Bambili, fuel cells for stationary applications – in particular, buildings and offices.” Bambili Energy CEO Zanele Mbatha says she believes South Africa will have fuel-cell trucks on the road “by 2024, 2025”. From Grey to Green Sasol is currently one of the largest producers of grey hydrogen in the world, says Sasol hydrogen programme management head Rilet Davison. “We've got that experience. We know how to handle the product. We know how to produce the product and how to convert the product.” Davison says this gives Sasol a strategic advantage in that it can use its existing assets in Secunda and Sasolburg to produce sustainable products such as green hydrogen. Green hydrogen is generated by renewable energy, or from low-carbon power. Green hydrogen has significantly lower carbon emissions than grey hydrogen, which is produced by steam reforming of natural gas, which currently makes up the bulk of the hydrogen market. Green hydrogen is, however, still much more expensive to produce than grey hydrogen. One of the projects Sasol is targeting is to convert its Sasolburg operation to green hydrogen in a number of ways. “We recently announced our collaboration with ArcelorMittal South Africa from a [green] steel manufacturing and application point of view,” says Davison. “A key demonstration we want to do for Sasolburg and the Vaal Triangle is to look at three different things. We already have an electrolyser – we are in the process of completing that, with the first production scheduled towards the end of 2023. “Now the output of that electrolyser will be used in demonstration projects to incubate local demand and supply, and to supply the green hydrogen to offtakers.” “For Secunda, where we currently produce synthetic aviation fuels, we have the opportunity to convert from grey to green hydrogen,” notes Davison. “We have the synthetic fuels, but, in future, we'll have sustainable aviation fuels.” Davison says Sasol already has a demonstration project, through a consortium, working towards production of 50 000 t/y. “If we can ramp that up in the future, OR Tambo [International Airport] can become a sustainable aviation hub.” Smith, Mbatha and Davison spoke at the Science Diplomacy for Economic Development (Hydrogen Economy) workshop in Cape Town.

In this conversation, moderated by Hanna Notte, Professor Michael Gordin and Professor Siegfried Hecker discussed the role of modern physical sciences in the U.S.-Soviet and U.S.-Russian relationship: What collaboration between scientists from both countries exist historically? Were there instances in which such collaboration had a positive impact on policy, and what can be learned from them for the future? And why and how does science diplomacy matter more generally?

Science diplomacy is a great concept, and one of the things that inspired us to move into this work. Actually Jakob thought about writing a PhD on the topic for a while. But one thing is talking about the concept - another to put it into action in a time of war as we see now with the war in Ukraine. So we invited professor Rasmus Gjedssø Bertelsen from the Arctic University in Norway (UiT) for a chat about why the science community cut all ties to Russia if we are so focused on the possibilities of science diplomacy, why we don't see the potential of science diplomacy in Afghanistan, what to think of the "stick to science campaign" and how research managers can work with science diplomacy in their daily work.Rasmus Gjedssø is work package leader in the H2020 project InsSciDE where he runs a thread on "Power with Science Diplomacy". He is also a working group leader in the EU SD Alliance.Rasmus had a lot on his heart and we had a great conversation about the broad implications of science diplomacy that we can all use in a world that isn't getting easier to navigate.  W also managed to compare universities to characters in Jane Austen novels in our final discussions - and it's always a good episode when we get to talk Jane Austen.  You can learn more about Rasmus and the projects here:On Rasmus; www.arcticgeolab.co You can follow Rasmus on LinkedI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rasmusgb/You can follow Rasmus on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/RasmusGB Or on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/RasmusGBertelsenThe InsSciDE case studies are in open access on www.zenodo.org/communities/insscideYou can read more about the EU Science Diplomacy Alliance at: www.science-diplomacy.euYou can follow the EU Science Diplomacy at Twitter at: @SciDipAllianceOr follow the hashtags: #SciDip and #ScienceDiplomacyThanks for listening. Please share, rate, review and follow us on Twitter @Divrespod .If you're interested in our work with diversity and internationalisation in research, please visit www.diversiunity.com. 

Host Dave Schlom investigates an effort in the Persian Gulf to bring scientists together to protect and further study this politically and ecologically diverse region.

About Professor Sir David KingProfessor Sir David King is Emeritus Professor of Chemistry, University of Cambridge; Founder and Chair of the Centre for ClimateRepairin the University; Chair of the Climate Crisis advisory Group; an Affiliate Partner of SYSTEMIQ  Limited;  Senior Strategy Adviser to the President of Rwanda and founder member of the Clean Growth Leadership Network, CGLN. He served as Founding Director of the Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment at Oxford University, 2008-2012, Head of the Department of Chemistry at Cambridge University, 1993-2000, and Master of Downing College Cambridge 1995 - 2000.He was the UK Government Chief Scientific Adviser, 2000-2007, the Foreign Secretary's Special Representative on Climate Change, 2013-2017, and Chair of Future Cities Catapult, 2012-2016. He has travelled widely to persuade all countries to act on climate change. He initiated an in-depth risk analysis approach to climate change, working with the Governments of China and India in particular, and initiated a collaborative programme, now known as Mission Innovation, to create a £23bn pa research and development international exercise, which involves 22 countries and the EC, to deliver all technologies needed to complete the transition into a fossil-fuel-free world economy. In June 2021, he launched the Climate Crisis Advisory Group,CCAG, a global team of 15 climate experts drawn from 10 countries who give monthly public (virtual) meetings on their work, available to all. CCAG are able to respond, with authority and quickly, to current needs in the process of protecting our future, with advice on the actions needed to deliver this effectively and safely. He was born in Durban, educated at St John's College Johannesburg and at Witwatersrand University, graduating in Chemistry and a PhD in physical chemistry. He has received 23 Honorary Degrees from universities around the world. As Govt Chief Scientific Adviser he raised the need for governments to act on climate change and was instrumental in creating the British £1 billion Energy Technologies Institute. He created an in-depth futures process which advised government on a wide range of long-term issues, from flooding to obesity. He was Member, the President's Advisory Council, Rwanda, and Science Advisor to UBS, 2008-12  He has published over 500 papers on surface science and catalysis and on science and policy, for which he has received many awards, medals etc. and 23 honorary degrees from universities around the world. Elected Fellow of the Royal Society in 1991; Foreign Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 2002; knighted in 2003; made “Officier dans l'ordre national de la Légion d'honneur” in 2009.  In Feb 2022 he was awarded the David and Betty Hamburg AAAS award for Science Diplomacy 

In this chat we talk to Daniel Spichtinger from Austria on the topic of open science, why the EU Commission felt a need to develop a strategy for international research collaboration,  what happened to "open to the world, how to understand " and what is "open strategic autonomy". We discuss the role of science diplomacy in an increasingly complex international world, and of course how minorities should navigate all this when talking about "values".                                                                                                                                                                                         Since the podcast was recorded the EU has published a toolkit on how to mitigate foreign interference in research and innovation - this really is a fast-moving space! You can see the toolkit here:  https://ec.europa.eu/info/news/commission-publishes-toolkit-help-mitigate-foreign-interference-research-and-innovation-2022-jan-18_enYou can contact Daniel on Twitter (@danielsp) or via LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dspichtinger/We are taking a short break from podcasts as we do some planning and preparation for the year ahead but we will be back. Make sure you rate and review the podcast and follow us on Twitter @divrespod. If you'd like to know more about the work we do check out our website: www.diversinunity.com 

This episode's guest is the American physicist Dr. William Colglazier. With an impressive resume, Colglazier's long career has taken him to the Secretary of State, where he provided scientific and technical expertise and advice in support of the development and implementation of U.S. foreign policy as a Science and Technology Adviser. Today, he is the Editor-in-Chief of Science & Diplomacy and Senior Scholar in the Center for Science Diplomacy at the American Association for Advancement of Science (AAAS).Colglazier got his Ph.D. in theoretical physics at the California Institute of Technology in 1971. He has since then worked at several prestigious institutes such as the Stanford Linear Accelerator Center, the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, the Center for Science and International Affairs at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government.  The years before his time at the Secretary of State, he oversaw studies in the U.S. National Academy of Sciences (NAS) and the National Research Council (NRC) to provide independent, objective scientific advice on domestic and international public policy issues.In this episode, Colglazier talks about his way into science and politics and his work to implement the Sustainable Development Goals through science, technology and innovation. He describes the current setbacks to science in public policies such as the Paris Agreement, Iran Nuclear Deal and the unpreparedness of the US in the recent pandemic.Global Arena Research Institute is an independent, non-partisan research organisation that combines the most advanced methods of AI-driven data, scientific and other artificial reasoning capabilities, elevating data science into completely new levels of opportunity. Our goal is to provide unprecedented insights into the nature, impact, and management of globalization in order to improve institutional and governmental as well as business, energy and other sectors' decision making. Our mission is to make the most of organically connecting AI-level reasoning capacities with the human-level critical reasoning capacities for the sake of a better future.

In the twenty-third episode of Ao Mar! - the official podcast of the Brazilian Institute for the Law of the Sea (BILOS) - we interviewed Andrei Polejack about Ocean Science Diplomacy, its creation and evolution, its importance for the Law of the Sea and for the achievement of sustainability in the context of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development, and the impacts of using science for decision-making and ocean governance, in addition to the main challenges related to the theme.

With all eyes on the Middle East, global leaders have recognized that science diplomacy is an extremely important mechanism for working toward stability in the region. This talk introduces the Malta Conferences Foundation's “Frontiers of Science: Innovation, Research, and Education in the Middle East” series which brings together representatives from 15 Middle East countries, Morocco, and Pakistan to identify unique opportunities for cross-border collaboration on scientific and technological challenges of the region, like water scarcity and environmental degradation. Since 2003, nine conferences have been held with the tenth planned for December 2021. Speaker Zafra M. Lerman, Distinguished Professor of Science and Public Policy Emerita, Columbia College Chicago; President, Malta Conferences Foundation

Carla talks to Alexandre Fasel, Switzerland's outgoing Ambassador to the UK, on Brexit, fatherhood, his favourite places in the UK and Switzerland, the role of church in society and his new role as Special Representative for Science Diplomacy in Geneva. Book recommendations by Ambassador Fasel: Tim Harford, How to Make the World Add Up Merlin Sheldrake, Entangled Life John Kay and Mervyn King, Radical Uncertainty: Decision-making for an Unknowable Future

For our fourth episode, Pierre-Bruno Ruffini discusses the field of science diplomacy through his perspective as a practitioner and leading academic in the field. He is also the guest editor of The Hague Journal of Diplomacy's upcoming online forum on science diplomacy. This time, our host Ilen Madhavji, helps unpack this exciting new field of study and how it has been a cooperative diplomatic tool throughout history, even amongst inter-state tensions. As a mixture of the "scientific" and "diplomatic" mindset, science diplomacy requires a unique practical and academic approach. Also, the current COVID-19 pandemic is reflected on as an example of a global crisis that calls upon science diplomacy. This is a podcast created by The Hague Journal of Diplomacy: www.haguejournalofdiplomacy.org

Sir Peter Gluckman, Former New Zealand Chief Scientific Advisor, presented the fourth Wolfson College Lecture in this series on modern diplomacy. The lecture was introduced by Sir Tim Hitchens. Science diplomacy has become much more than international science collaboration; it is primarily the intentional application of science (both natural and social) or scientific expertise in furtherance of diplomatic objectives. Structures for effective science diplomacies are often lacking; emerging issues drive a new emphasis on the global commons and thus the need for science diplomacy. The paradox, however, is that while globalization is being impaired, the need to address issues of the global commons is rising. Science can assist with most policy challenges, and in this lecture Sir Peter Gluckman explains that this is true also for much of diplomacy.

On today's 'Global Exchange' Podcast, we dissect the often under-appreciated issue of science diplomacy, and the future of science within the foreign service of Canada. Join Colin in conversation with CGAI Fellow Daryl Copeland for an overview of what science diplomacy means, why it's so important in today's technologically advanced world, and what Canada needs to do to be on the forefront of scientifically-routed diplomacy. Bios: Colin Robertson (host) - A former Canadian diplomat, Colin Robertson is Vice President of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute and a Senior Advisor to Dentons LLP. Daryl Copeland - an analyst, author, consultant and educator specializing in science and technology, diplomacy, international policy, global issues and public management. He is Senior Fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, Policy Fellow at the University of Montreal's Centre for International Studies and Research (CERIUM), and Visiting Professor at the Diplomatic Academy of Vienna and the Academy of Diplomacy and International Governance (UK). Book Recommendations: - Daryl Copeland - "London: the Autobiography" - by Jon E Lewis(https://www.amazon.com/London-Autobiography-Jon-Lewis/dp/1845299426) Related Links: - Guerrilla Diplomacy: Rethinking International Relations Blog (http://www.guerrilladiplomacy.com) - "It won't come easy: Seven obstacles to a science diplomacy renaissance" - Daryl Copeland (CGAI Policy Update)[http://www.cgai.ca/it_won_t_come_easy_seven_obstacles_to_a_science_diplomacy_renaissance] - "Humanity's best hope: Increasing diplomatic capacity in ten (uneasy) steps" - Daryl Copeland (CGAI Policy Paper)[http://www.cgai.ca/humanitys_best_hope] Follow the Canadian Global Affairs Institute on Facebook, Twitter (@CAGlobalAffairs), or on Linkedin. Head over to our website at cgai.ca for more commentary. Produced by Jared Maltais. Music credits to Drew Phillips.

The Science Soapbox team paired up with the Rockefeller University Outreach Lab's Lab Out Loud [LOL] afterschool program to host a LIVE show starring Dr. Mandë Holford. A longtime friend of the show, Dr. Holford is a Professor of Chemical Biology at Hunter College, with an appointment at the American Museum of Natural History. Her work centers on studying the venom of killer snails to find disease treatments. A globetrotter herself, she also is one of the co-founders of the Science Diplomacy course that launched our show. In this episode, we talk about how her research goes "from beach to bedside" and explore the power of science diplomacy in the Paris Climate Accord. For show notes, visit sciencesoapbox.org/podcast and subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher. And while you're there, leave us a rating or review! Twitter: twitter.com/science_soapbox Facebook: facebook.com/sciencesoapbox science diplomacyscience policyinternational relations

The Science Soapbox team chatted with Rodney Nichols, one of the organizers of the Science Diplomacy class that inspired this podcast. Rod comes from an extensive background in academia and advocacy, having served as Vice President of The Rockefeller University, and President of the New York Academy of Science. We talk about his personal path to science diplomacy, the current state of affairs, and the grassroots efforts emerging throughout academic campuses. For show notes, visit sciencesoapbox.org/podcast and subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher. And while you're there, leave us a rating or review! Twitter: twitter.com/science_soapbox Facebook: facebook.com/sciencesoapbox

The Science Soapbox team sits down with Dr. Marga Gual Soler, Project Director at the Center for Science Diplomacy at the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). Trained as a molecular biologist, Dr. Gual Soler traded in her lab coat to build a career for herself as a diplomat for science. In this episode, we chat about how she became a diplomat, why scientists should embed themselves into government, and new science diplomacy education programs under way at the Center for Science Diplomacy. For show notes, visit sciencesoapbox.org/podcast and subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher. And while you're there, leave us a rating or review! Twitter: twitter.com/science_soapbox Facebook: facebook.com/sciencesoapbox

By Matt Merighi One of the most dynamic fields emerging in international relations is the study of science diplomacy, how countries use science as a method of diplomatic engagement and negotiation. We interview Professor Paul Berkman of the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, one of the first academics to codify science diplomacy as a … Continue reading Sea Control 129 – Science Diplomacy →

Ian McLaughlin chats with Enrique Lin Shiao, the founder of the Penn Science Diplomacy Group, about what exactly science diplomacy is, how scientists can participate in international relations, and some of the ongoing projects in the Penn Science Diplomacy Group. They also discuss the upcoming Penn Science Policy & Diplomacy Symposium, which will take place in Houston Hall on April 24th. Follow the Penn Science Diplomacy Group on twitter: @PennSciDip

Science Soapbox talks diplomatic relations with Iran, conservation, and the importance of optimism with science diplomat Dr. Alex Dehgan, currently the CEO of Conservation X Labs. For show notes, visit sciencesoapbox.org/podcast and subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher. Twitter: @science_soapbox Facebook: facebook.com/sciencesoapbox

New Zealand's chief science adviser, Sir Peter Gluckman, and Australia's newly-appointed chief scientist Alan Finkel discuss how their countries could work together for the good of science and innovation.

New Zealand's chief science adviser, Sir Peter Gluckman, and Australia's newly-appointed chief scientist Alan Finkel discuss how their countries could work together for the good of science and innovation.

Dr. Benjamin Zaitchik is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at Johns Hopkins University. Ben received his undergraduate training in Biology at Harvard University and went on to receive his M.S. in Crop and Soil Sciences from Cornell University and his Ph.D. in Geology and Geophysics from Yale University. Afterward, Ben conducted postdoctoral research as a Research Associate with the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Hydrological Sciences Branch and the University of Maryland. He served as an American Association for the Advancement of Science Diplomacy fellow in the U.S. Department of State Office of Global Change before joining the faculty at Johns Hopkins. Ben has received the Meritorious Service and Superior Honor Awards from the U.S. State Department, the Peer Award for outstanding Research Associate from the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, and has been named a PopTech Science Fellow. Ben is here with us today to tell us all about his journey through life and science.

--{ Dead Loss if You Don't Know Who's Boss: "The Global Dominance Agenda seems Insane And the U.S. is Set to Take the Blame, Yet Internationalists Who Own the Nations, Extremely Wealthy in Money Occupations, Have used Countries before, Set on Fire Revolutions Promising the Heart's Desire Of Freedom, Equality, Liberty, the Con, They Bind All with a Financial Thong Of Slavery, Class, Privileges and Debt, Privatize Government Departments and Yet While Stomping Naive into the Mud They Use Military for the Letting of Blood, This Huge Agenda Requires Sacrifice, For War is Peace and Other Orwellian Lies" © Alan Watt }-- Living through a Script - Century of Change - Integration of the Americas - General Wesley Clark, Planned Wars - US Military Worldwide - AIPAC Supports US Strike in Syria - Israeli Policy Statement on Syria - New York Times Self-Censorship - Power of Lobby Groups - Libya - Greater Israel Plan - Exportation of "Progressive" Literature - Israel Missile Test - The Silent Majority - John Holdren and Paul Ehrlich, "Science Diplomacy", Population Control - Mass Immigration - Forced Abortion and Sterilization - Nations "Obsolete" - Global System - Plunder of Pensions - Austerity - Pharmaceutical Clinical Trials and Side Effects - Natural Capital, Green Banks. (See http://www.cuttingthroughthematrix.com for article links.) *Title/Poem and Dialogue Copyrighted Alan Watt - Sept. 5, 2013 (Exempting Music, Literary Quotes, and Callers' Comments)

Science is often construed as being divorced from diplomatic considerations. Yet, scientists, due to their shared concerns, are uniquely poised to break political and national barriers. On this program, Cathy Campbell discussed the importance of science diplomacy.